RIAA Gold Album award for Kenny Rogers album Eyes That See In The Dark presented to Kenny Rogers. Released on August 1, 1983, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Oct. 31, 1983 for 500,000 copies sold. Remember Kenny Rogers (1938-2020) with this award.
On this album Rogers collaborated significantly with songwriters and Bee Gees members Barry, Maurice and Robin. The trio penned the classic #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Islands In The Stream", the duet with Dolly Parton. The Bee Gees sang background vocals on that tune along with several of the album's other tracks. The album itself topped the Billboard Country chart and rose to #6 on the Top 200 Albums chart, and did well in many other markets around the world as well. By 1996 the album had been certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG condition
- Presented to and personally owned by Kenny Rogers
- First presentation award from 1983
- Original backing paper with manufacturer sticker
- Known as a "flower hologram" award, they were made from 1986-89
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Great, rare collectors item for any Kenny Rogers fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold award that would have been manufactured in 1983 making it approximately 39 years old. It is presented to Kenny Rogers and was personally owned by him. It was acquired in a sale of Rogers' personal items and awards held in 2022 and organized by his estate.
This award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. The award has its' original backing paper with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com